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Collection of Whimsical Carved Wood Village People
Located in Ferndale, MI
Carved wood collection bankers, doctors, police, builder, banker, lawyer, golf and tennis players
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese antique wood carving "Kirin's legs" /1800s/Shrines and temples carvings
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
carving technique, and this alone makes it beautiful. This is a rare item. Also, I want many people to
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Painted Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique hand carved tribal shield from the Batak people, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Sculpture Chimpanzee 1940s-1960s / Wood Carving Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a chimpanzee. It is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large One of a Kind Oceanic Art Antique Hand Wood Carving
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional museum quality antique solid wood hand carving, of a beautiful female standing, looking
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Antique Early 1900s Oceanic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People in Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
, figural bulto wooden carving, with fine facial details, remnants of original polychrome paint to the
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...

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Wood, Paint

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Ebisu Sculpture in Wood Carving of an Old Fisherman
Located in Miami, FL
An extremely well detailed wood carving of Ebisu, as a fisherman. Beautiful and well detailed
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind
By Manuel Cruz Prudencio, Ruby Fabian
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Cruz create this colorful wood carving. It is said this mystic piece will bring a good harvest or
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Acrylic

Stirrup Vessel Wood Hand- Carved Massim People Papua New Guinea
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wood Carved Stirrup Vessel, or Pipe, Massim people, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Hand
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving "Children" 1940s-1960s / Fork Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. This is a wood carving from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). The carving is bold and the colors are
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Edo Period in Japan Wooden Buddha Statue / Wood Carving Buddha / 1750-1850
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
existence that saves the lives of many people. I think it was in a private house such as a small village
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese 1900 Qing Dynasty Bodhisattva Altar Temple-Pagoda In Wood And Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
, circa late 19th to early 20th century. This is a beautiful, oversized and monumental carving of a
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Ivory

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan. This wood carving was made in the early
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
material is cedar wood. A wooden model of Daruma doll. Many Daruma dolls were mass-produced using this
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Turtle 1800s-1860s/Folk Crafts Object Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
). It is made of cedar wood. Very rare item. Turtles have been considered a good luck charm in Japan
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Male God 1600s-1700s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a male deity. It is a wood carving from the early Edo
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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Hand Carved Antique Tribal Carving
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra
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Antique 19th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Antique Tribal Carving
Hand Carved Antique Tribal Carving
H 89.5 in W 21.5 in D 2 in
Woman's Headdress in Shape of a Butterfly, Yao People, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
basketry frame, wood, silk tassels and fringe, glass beads. 22" x 20 1/2" x 5" (56 x 52 x 12.5 cm) Comes
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber, Beads

Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
This splendid antique Chinese temple carving was hand-carved from a solid block of wood during the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Native American Indigenous Peoples Carved Polychrome Canoe Model
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptionally rare antique Native American / Indigenous Peoples hand carved and painted wooden
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Early 20th Century North American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

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Twine, Wood, Paint

Large Indonesian Hand Carved Batak Singa Singa Tribal Carving from Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Indonesian Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Hand Carved Batak Singa Singa Tribal Carving with Black and Red Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Thai Teak Wood Sculpture of a Blessing Angel
Located in Chicago, IL
of people on earth. According to Thai belief, there are two principal types of angels: greeting
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Nias Wood Single Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
currents and rough seas have isolated the islands and people have developed unique cultures connected to
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Nias Wood Single Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
currents and rough seas have isolated the islands and people have developed unique cultures connected to
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Nias Wood Single Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
currents and rough seas have isolated the islands and people have developed unique cultures connected to
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Wood Case
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese hand carved wood case with intricately designed carvings of people, villages
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Wood Case
19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Wood Case
H 4.25 in W 0.5 in D 2.75 in
Carved Wood Māori Wahaika Club New Zeland
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The surface of this particular wood Wahaika features deep relief carving of linear scrolling triple
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Early 20th Century New Zealand Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Hand Painted Wood Japanese Traditional Kokeshi Doll
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
by Japanese artisants from wood. Have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head. One
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Original Teak Wood Rice Pounder
Located in New York, NY
This antique teak wood bowl was originally used to pound rice. We added the shell inlay. This bowl
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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

20th Century Azulejo I Walnut Wood Hand Painted
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
the people is transcribed to the original ceramic pieces, painted in contrasting colors, which
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Teak Wood Slab or Table Top
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive organic teak sculpture or table top with beautiful wood detail and patina. This rare
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo
Located in Christchurch, GB
Period 1868-1912, carved wood and lacquered figural group depicting a battle between a Japanese fisherman
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Teak Wood Sculpture In The Form of a Thai Greeting Angel
Located in Chicago, IL
and intercede in the affairs of people on earth. According to Thai Buddhism, there are several
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Single Teak Wood Root Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
garden. Wabi is for people who already have a lot. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Finely Carved Wood Thermometer Stand Hunter and Staghound, 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
" (31.5cm) Depth 3.94" (10cm) The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners. Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple door in teak wood with remnants of the original color. We added the shell inlay by
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple door in teak wood with the remnants of the original pretty coral color. We added the
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique wooden Laos Buddha statue from Laos Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 31 cm high 13,3 cm wide and 7,9 cm deep Weight: 0.610 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold
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Antique 18th Century Laotian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Laos Buddha statue from Laos  Original Buddhas
Antique wooden Laos Buddha statue from Laos  Original Buddhas
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H 12.21 in W 5.24 in D 3.12 in
Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
by the Baga people who reside along the coast of Guinea Bissau. The Baga snake sculpture
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful medium size Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Large Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful large Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute little Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a wooden stand for
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japan Meiji 1900 Three Bronze Ducks Sculpture in Wood Stand and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
of rosewood and embellished with two carvings of natural salmon coral. Oshidori a Mandarin duck
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral, Bronze

Carved Wood Ainu Bear with Baby and Fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
of Keyaki wood, this bear flashes a ferocious expression or roar of triumph for landing a fish, with
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large wooden Buddha sculpture probably Laos, 19th-20th century
Located in Milano, IT
n the heart of your sacred space, there resides a timeless masterpiece—a magnificent wooden Buddha sculpture that whispers secrets of the ages. Crafted with utmost devotion, this eth...
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Antique 19th Century Laotian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large wooden Buddha sculpture probably Laos, 19th-20th century
Large wooden Buddha sculpture probably Laos, 19th-20th century
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H 18.51 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Very Tall Laotian Temple Pillar With Great Patina
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully weathered and very tall antique temple pillar from Laos. This pillar has a very graceful form with an offering box in the centre of the piece. The extraordinary surface...
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Antique Late 19th Century Laotian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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An assortment of wood carving of people is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique wood carving of people was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and reclaimed wood. Find 579 antique and vintage wood carving of people at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 122 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of wood carving of people available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Wood carving of people are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art, mid-century modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made wood carving of people over the years, but those made by Andrianna Shamaris, Hebanon Fratelli Basile and Hebanon Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
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    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.